Take
a journey back in time and retrace the footsteps of the Bayntuns
 one of Wiltshire's most
famous families.

From
their noble old-fashioned house at Faulston to the grandeur of Bromham
House, a stately and magnificent structure, frequented by Kings
and Queens and
Spye Park House, the
last of the Bayntun's
great mansions.

Several
judicious
marriages in medieval times established the Bayntuns as one of Wiltshire's
leading landowners. They also greatly increased their wealth from
the purchase of monastic land, gained from considerable influence
at the Court of King Henry VIII.

Their
final resting place, in the crypt beneath the Bayntun Chapel in
the Church of St. Nicholas in Bromham, gives us an historical account
of the family in the last 500 years, from the many tombs and memorials
on display.

But
there are many
details of their lives long since forgotten, even more fascinating
than those told in these pages. Sadly there are not many reproductions
of portraits available.

Enjoy
the story of the various generations and visit the many great places
associated with the Bayntun family.

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I
would welcome your comments and suggestions, or any material you have
that
can be added to make these pages more interesting!Email:cullenfamily1@
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